Approval Imminent for 525-Home Development in Charfield Despite Over 400 Objections Monday, June 23, 2025 charfield housing development planning southgloucestershire infrastructure affordablehousing transportation heritage community sport Plans to build 525 homes in the South Gloucestershire village of Charfield are set to be approved despite receiving over 400 objections from residents. The proposed Pennymeads estate would expand Charfield’s boundaries to the … Read More
Cheltenham Council Approves Modern Home in Historic Garden Amidst Conservation Concerns Monday, June 23, 2025 cheltenham pittville conservation planning architecture development heritage regency housing controversy Cheltenham Borough Council has approved a contentious application to build a contemporary two-storey, four-bedroom detached house within the garden of The Garden House on West Drive. Despite concerns from local residents and … Read More
'Disgraceful' Gloucester Cycle Path Work Replaces Historic Paving Stones with Plain Tarmac Monday, June 23, 2025 gloucester cycling heritage infrastructure northgate construction councillors urbanplanning transport civic Work is underway to build a new cycle lane along Northgate Street in Gloucester, forming part of a major county route connecting Bishop’s Cleeve to Stroud via Cheltenham and Gloucester. While aimed at improving sustainable … Read More
Plan to Convert Former Cheltenham Violin Shop into Family Home Near Entertainment Hub Sunday, June 22, 2025 cheltenham heritage residential conservation redevelopment breweryquarter henriettestreet architecture planning familyhome A historic shop situated just opposite Cheltenham’s bustling entertainment complex is set for a transformation into a three-bedroom family home. The Grade II listed building, formerly home to Cheltenham Violins for 23 … Read More
Bid to Create Family Home Near Cheltenham’s Entertainment Hub Sunday, June 22, 2025 cheltenham planning conservation residential heritage refurbishment housing urban development breweryquarter A former violin shop in Cheltenham’s town centre, located just steps from a vibrant entertainment complex, could soon be converted into a stylish three-bedroom family home. The planning application seeks to transform the … Read More
I Visited England’s Most Beautiful Village — But One Thing Ruined It Sunday, June 22, 2025 bibury cotswolds tourism arlington england village overtourism travel photography heritage When William Morris, the renowned 19th-century artist and founder of Britain’s Arts and Crafts movement, called Bibury “the most beautiful village in England,” he surely wasn’t exaggerating. Nestled in the … Read More